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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:SAILING
Notice:Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:UNIFIX::BERENS
Created:Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2299
Total number of notes:20724

1678.0. "Best depthsounder transducer?" by VAXWRK::WOODBURY () Thu Mar 07 1991 15:41

    We are installing a new depth sounder on the Crocker Cutter.  It
    appears  we have several choices when it comes to transducer shape. 
    There is a flush unit, one that sticks out a little (for lack of a
    better term) and one that is on a 4" stem.  Also the option was given
    for a transducer that attached to a rib on the interior of the hull. 
    Any opinions for installation on a wooden hull?

    We would also like to place the transducer in the best position, trying
    to keep it in the water when heeling.  Any suggestions?

    Thanks for any information.

    Mark
    
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1678.1Use an Outie!MILKWY::WAGNERWed Mar 13 1991 12:4411
    
    Avoid the interior mount, especially with cored or wood boats, unless
    you want to do LOTS of machining and epoxying.
    Flush and mushroom are pretty close; the latter is a pinch more
    electrically efficient. These 2 are the most popular. 
    Try to deal with a manufacturer with a good repuation and hopefully has
    a `parts guy' stationed close to you in case the thing croaks.
    They've gotten better lately, in terms of MTBF, that's the good news.
    Let us know how it goes!
    
    Scott
1678.2Got a bronze low profile modelVAXWRK::WOODBURYTue Mar 19 1991 13:046
    Well the choice has been made.  A Datamarine Corinthian 400
    Depthsounder with a bronze low profile transducer.
    
    Thanks for the help,
    Mark